If you think Toronto FC head coach Ryan Nelsen’s job was in jeopardy, think again.

In an exclusive interview with the Toronto Sun prior to Saturday’s impressive 2-1 win over the Sounders here at CenturyLink Field, MLSE’s head honcho gave TFC’s embattled bench boss an impassioned vote of confidence.

“For those who think we win a championship automatically, they’re wrong,” Leiweke said. “We haven’t done anything, yet. I think this is going to take time.

“I don’t care how good these players are or how many world-class players you add to your roster. You introduce seven new players to a team, it’s going to take you a while to learn how to play with one another.

“Those expecting results … these guys have never played together, ever. We have seven new starters, depending on who Ryan puts out there, when we’re healthy.”

The Reds were missing players on Saturday. New DP Gilberto is expected to debut in TFC’s home opener next Saturday against D.C. United after missing this trip with a hip flexor issue. Also, Jeremy Hall is nursing a hamstring issue back in Toronto.

Regardless, while off-season talk has centered around TFC’s new star-studded lineup, the conversation has also referenced Nelsen’s job security following last season’s poor form — whispers that should come to a halt following Saturday’s impressive road result.

“We went to dinner Friday night with all the coaches,” Leiweke said. “We had a great evening, shared stories. It was thoroughly enjoyable. At the end, I told them I have their backs. Me, I think this is about accountability, trust and an understanding we’re all in this together. (Nelsen) is my partner, he’s Tim (Bezbatchenko’s) partner. The three of us don’t think about failure, ever.”

In the same breath, MLSE’s CEO also mentioned next weekend’s home opener as a critical game.

With away dates at Real Salt Lake and Columbus looming large, dropped points at home to a rebuilt D.C. side would be a massive letdown following a decent showing here Saturday.

If you think Toronto FC head coach Ryan Nelsen’s job was in jeopardy, think again.

In an exclusive interview with the Toronto Sun prior to Saturday’s impressive 2-1 win over the Sounders here at CenturyLink Field, MLSE’s head honcho gave TFC’s embattled bench boss an impassioned vote of confidence.

“For those who think we win a championship automatically, they’re wrong,” Leiweke said. “We haven’t done anything, yet. I think this is going to take time.

“I don’t care how good these players are or how many world-class players you add to your roster. You introduce seven new players to a team, it’s going to take you a while to learn how to play with one another.

“Those expecting results … these guys have never played together, ever. We have seven new starters, depending on who Ryan puts out there, when we’re healthy.”